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AHG 228V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHG 228V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 79,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2012 79,636 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 68,239 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 68,166 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,239 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,239 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 53,904 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,926 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?

Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
501
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 286
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Steering rack gaiter split 194
Headlamp aim too high 168
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AHG 228V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Chevette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHG 228V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Chevette typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AHG 228V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 11 June 1980.

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